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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had terrible PF in one foot and I couldn't walk. I did everything but surgery including 5 sessions of electro therapy (I was desperate and my podiatrist agreed as a last resort, he didn't push it on me, and said 5 sessions was the max). I had the socks, the brace, the custom orthotics (I like those BTW).

Here is what ended up working for me and took about 1 month to see about 90% improvement. I bought hoka shoes (both the recovery shoe which is a super ugly flip flop and regular sneakers like this https://www.hoka.com/en/us/womens-everyday-running-shoes/gaviota-5/196565560629.html), wore the sneakers with my orthotics and NEVER went barefoot unless I was in the shower or sleeping in my bed. Otherwise (even if I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the night) I always wore my hokas. No cute flat sandals, not other shoes period.

My podiatrist had recommended this to me initially but I thought hokas were so ugly and I also love shoes so I didn't think being rigid about only wearing one kind of shoe would work. But it did. 4 years later and I am still following this protocol and I am painfree.

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OP here. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately I am past the Hokas point. I got my first pair of Hokas 4-5 years ago before they were even trendy, have bought 3 pairs since, and they don’t help me anymore. The toe bed is too narrow. I also never go barefoot and wear orthotic sandals even to go to the bathroom at night. Even with the night splint and all that jazz the pain isn’t improving. It is all the time now. Not just flare ups. Constant.

I tried one session of the electro therapy to the tune of $150. After buying the $200 custom orthotics (which the guy printed with a laser printer in his office). Just all seemed like a big fat scam and money grab.

I do appreciate the reply. I’m glad you’ve found relief and something that works for you. You’re so lucky and I wish my Hokas worked. :([/quote]

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